Campus Vibe
Business-focusedRuralSports culture
Known for business
Waldorf University is a private institution in Forest City with particular strength in business and psychology.
A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
29% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,165 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,683.
Established
1903
Motto
Lux et Veritas
Type
Private for-profit university
Conference
National Association of
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73%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
2,103Students
22:1Student:Faculty
29%Grad Rate
$51,165Earnings 10yr
$21,683Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate72.6%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$25,220
Room & Board$9,448
Books & Supplies$1,578
Total Cost of Attendance$38,035
Average Net Price$21,683
Median Debt at Graduation$18,752
Monthly Payment (10yr)$199
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$19,354
$30–48K$19,450
$48–75K$23,887
$75–110K$24,358
$110K+$24,590
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$21,683
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,025
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
12
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (42)
Student Body
Undergrads
2,103
Gender Split
38% / 62%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%
Race & Ethnicity
White 52%
Black 13%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate29.0%
Freshman Retention51.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$50,515
8 Years$49,831
10 Years$51,165
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$38,900
Men
$45,600
Rankings
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History & Fun Facts
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Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
89Low
Estimated from IA state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Minneapolispop. 430K
120 mi(208 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
289 mi(501 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
292 mi(506 min)